Cannabis Freedom March

Marijuana advocates and smokers gather for the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level.

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on May 11, 2013 11:59 PM

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People gather in an enclosed and legal smoking tent at Westlake park during the Cannabis Freedom March and "prohibition funeral" celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Participants were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level. Photographed Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Seattle. less

People gather in an enclosed and legal smoking tent at Westlake park during the Cannabis Freedom March and "prohibition funeral" celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Participants were ... more

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Jim Pugel, who will soon be interim Seattle Police Chief, addresses the crowd at Westlake Park during the Cannabis Freedom March. Pugel said he was not there to endorse or condemn marijuana use. He told participants to follow the rules set up under Initiative 502. “Please respect your police officers and don’t use it in front of them,” he said. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and an end to prohibition at a federal level. less

Jim Pugel, who will soon be interim Seattle Police Chief, addresses the crowd at Westlake Park during the Cannabis Freedom March. Pugel said he was not there to endorse or condemn marijuana use. He told ... more

A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition during the Cannabis Freedom March. Marchers were demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level.

A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition during the Cannabis Freedom March. Marchers were demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level.

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From left, Forrest Dorsey, Sydney Jablonski, Dylan Banks and Justin Pulford look over one the marijuana plants handed out to participants during the Cannabis Freedom March.

From left, Forrest Dorsey, Sydney Jablonski, Dylan Banks and Justin Pulford look over one the marijuana plants handed out to participants during the Cannabis Freedom March.

People march through downtown Seattle during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level. less

People march through downtown Seattle during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers ... more

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A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition during
the Cannabis Freedom March. Marchers were demanding more freedom for pot
smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level. less

A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition during
the Cannabis Freedom March. Marchers were demanding more freedom for pot
smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition... Photo-4615149.62196 - seattlepi.com

Jim Pugel, center right, who will soon be interim Seattle Police Chief, speaks to participants after addressing the crowd at Westlake Park during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Pugel said he was not
there to endorse or condemn marijuana use. He told participants to
follow the rules set up under Initiative 502. “Please respect your
police officers and don’t use it in front of them,” he said. The
marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and an end to
prohibition at a federal level. less

Jim Pugel, center right, who will soon be interim Seattle Police Chief, speaks to participants after addressing the crowd at Westlake Park during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of ... more

Marchers make their way through Capitol Hill during the march. Photo-4615152.62196 - seattlepi.com

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A man who gave his name as "John The Freak" exhales marijuana smoke at Westlake Park.

A man who gave his name as "John The Freak" exhales marijuana smoke at Westlake Park.

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Participants march through Capitol Hill during the Cannabis Freedom March celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level. less

Participants march through Capitol Hill during the Cannabis Freedom March celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers ... more

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A woman that goes by the name "Nightmare Alabama" and DeMaris Strohm-Hughes wait to begin the march.

A woman that goes by the name "Nightmare Alabama" and DeMaris Strohm-Hughes wait to begin the march.

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Jacob Hanning blows smoke on a marijuana plant during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Hanning said he moved to Seattle recently from Clark County because of the strong support here for legalization of marijuana. less

Jacob Hanning blows smoke on a marijuana plant during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Hanning said he moved to Seattle recently from Clark County ... more

A flag is shown with a marijuana plant during the Cannabis Freedom March.

A flag is shown with a marijuana plant during the Cannabis Freedom March.

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A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition during
the Cannabis Freedom March. Marchers were demanding more freedom for pot
smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level. less

A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition during
the Cannabis Freedom March. Marchers were demanding more freedom for pot
smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

A hearse leads the way as a symbol of the death of prohibition... Photo-4615163.62196 - seattlepi.com

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People watch as pro-marijuana marchers make their way through Capitol Hill.

People watch as pro-marijuana marchers make their way through Capitol Hill.

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Women that gave their names as "Shining Elk Woman," left, and "Momma Glo" smoke pot as they march through Capitol Hill.

Women that gave their names as "Shining Elk Woman," left, and "Momma Glo" smoke pot as they march through Capitol Hill.

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Marchers throw up their arms during the Cannabis Freedom March.

Marchers throw up their arms during the Cannabis Freedom March.

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Marchers throw up their arms during the Cannabis Freedom March. Photo-4615167.62196 - seattlepi.com

Jim Pugel, who will soon be interim Seattle Police Chief, addresses the
crowd at Westlake Park during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the
legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Pugel said he was not
there to endorse or condemn marijuana use. He told participants to
follow the rules set up under Initiative 502. “Please respect your
police officers and don’t use it in front of them,” he said. The
marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and an end to
prohibition at a federal level. less

Jim Pugel, who will soon be interim Seattle Police Chief, addresses the
crowd at Westlake Park during the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the
legalization of marijuana in Washington State. Pugel said he ... more

A marcher hoists a marijuana plan the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end to prohibition at a federal level. less

A marcher hoists a marijuana plan the Cannabis Freedom March, celebrating the legalization of marijuana in Washington State. The marchers were also demanding more freedom for pot smokers and growers and an end ... more